Pick it - Build it - Ride it

Triathlon Forum
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Just something new that I thought some of you might find quite cool as a concept.

Planet X in the UK are now offering a free service which allows you to go to their workshop, pick all the bits for your new bike, built it with one of their mechanics and also get a further 10% discount off the price!

https://www.planetx.co.uk/news/planet-x-news/q/date/2019/07/18/pick-it-build-it-ride-it?fbclid=IwAR1gYIWMD5sBfmU0zLN2GtvVtNeLf7guMU5WucbfaKxJP5UZRZsYPl4MjUU

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It’s actually not free. They still charge shipping to pay for the experience.

I’d rather just use that charge to pay them to build it then just pick it up.

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Good spot. The shipping fee is likely to be pretty nominal and it makes sense for them to cover costs of food etc

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So this is where Hennessy got the idea. Or they copied from him.

https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Constructive_feedback_before_turning_my_Hobby%2C_into_a_Business_P6987470/

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Right. I don’t have a problem with them covering the cost of the experience, but I dont like that they say it’s free, then charge you for it. Either it’s free or it isn’t. No need to be sneaky about it.

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So this is where Hennessy got the idea. Or they copied from him.

https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/Constructive_feedback_before_turning_my_Hobby%2C_into_a_Business_P6987470/

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That thread is what reminded me about Planet X

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Right. I don’t have a problem with them covering the cost of the experience, but I dont like that they say it’s free, then charge you for it. Either it’s free or it isn’t. No need to be sneaky about it.

I think you’re being a bit picky. Yeah it could be worded a bit better but it does say in bold that there is some charge.

I’m not after a new bike but I can see that it’s something that quite a few people might enjoy

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Quite the contrary, it says that it is FREE in bold quite a bit before it mentions anything about a charge.

I agree, it does seem like a cool experience. But the bait-and-switch leaves a sour taste.

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Hello guys , I’ve not posted on here for ages .

The delivery charge is being refunded to customers when they build / collect , our “system” doesn’t allow us to remove delivery .

It is meant to be an interesting and engaging experience for both customers and our staff and a fun day out .

Hopefully anyone that comes enjoys it .

We will stick a note in the content notes explaining the above

Dave

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Glad it was corrected!

It does sound fun! If I was in the UK and in the market for a new bike, I’d love to do this. I was eyeing some of the PlanetX frames the other day.